Meaning of affection

[hisham]

Test No. incompl/inter-3 "If you tend to forget", question 9

You'll notice that as soon as the children come home from school, the dog will jump up and show its great ......... for them.

(a) infection
(b) affection
(c) affectation
(d) protection

Test No. incompl/inter-3 "If you tend to forget", answer 9

You'll notice that as soon as the children come home from school, the dog will jump up and show its great affection for them.

Correct answer: (b) affection
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what is the meaning of affection?

[Alan]

This word means liking or fondness. The dog has a great affection for them simply means the dog likes them very much.
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[Torsten]

Hisham, Please mind that it should read either the meaning of this word or the meaning of these words.

If you have an affection for somebody or something you are fond of them, you like them.
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